There are many Myths out there about the concrete industry, and I thought it would be fun and informative to address them. So here we go! Concrete Does Not Require Regular Maintenance So many times we get calls…

The most important benefit of installing concrete instead of asphalt is that we do not pour asphalt and your money isn’t going to best, most deserving company! Selfish reasons aside, here are some of the most important benefits…

So why does concrete crack? If you want a scientific explanation, please see google.. If you want a concrete contractor’s explanation who has obsessed about concrete cracking since he opened his business, read on! It is important to understand…

I love the opportunities I have every day to educate others on some of the basics of concrete. Even though concrete applications and finishing can be very complicated, here are some very basic properties and methods that I have learned…

To stamp, or not to stamp? That is the question! On many of my estimates customers are unsure whether they want regular or stamped concrete. To some contractors, this is great way to either try to up-sell a job, or…

The thought of removing an old driveway and installing a new one can be overwhelming. Of so many projects you can do around the house, to a homeowner oftentimes a driveway replacement can seem like one of the most expensive…

Ask 100 people when the perfect time to pour concrete is, and you will probably get 100 different answers. Actually, about 90 will probably tell you, “I have no idea? Why don’t you Google it?” (Which may be how you…

A recent customer of mine asked me if we did hardwood flooring. I told him that we only did decorative concrete that looked like hardwood, and he was was confused. I then told him of a few places that have…

Sometimes I feel like I should be paid extra for my meteorology side. Weather or not we work is usually a call I have to make every day around 5:30am. I have learned to look at many different websites for…

Concrete contractors seem to differ on what is needed for a successful concrete project in Charlotte NC. Some will tell you to use 4,000 psi concrete, others will tell you to put microfiber and/or wire mesh. Some will tell you…

We have numerous dump sites all around the Charlotte area, so if you are interested in replacing your asphalt or concrete driveway give us a call ASAP!! Our price is RARELY beat, and our quality is NEVER beat! I just…

A very common question I get is “how much is concrete per yard”? It is a somewhat difficult question to answer because suppliers are frequently changing their prices, and there are many different pricing factors. However, in general the cost…

I just wanted quickly illustrate how to get the most out of your money on smaller concrete jobs. I get a couple calls a week from people looking to do 2-3 yard concrete jobs (140-230 square feet). Sometimes they ask…

Unfortunately, after nearly every ice event in the Charlotte Metro area I receive numerous calls from people with light to heavy damage on their concrete surfaces due to recommendations of peers and even other contractors that rock salt (aka concrete…

Every year during tax season many home owners look for inexpensive home improvement projects to upgrade their homes. Just widenning/lenthening your driveway can make a tremendous difference. Usually, Baja Concrete can perform thoese projects in 4-8 hours saving the home owner lots of…

Next year I will be putting together a contest to win a free 300 square foot stamped patio. I was thinking about maybe having a “Ugliest/Smallest Patio Contest” where people could come to our Facebook and/or our Twitter site to submit pictures…

On jobs over 5,000 square feet, I can now match most quotes for pavement (blacktop, asphalt, etc). Today I was giving a price for a large playground all purpose court, when I realized that I was well over my clients…

Just thought I would share this with everyone. We were recently features in the Charlotte Business Journal. Here is the direct link to the article for CBJ members. For everyone else I have attached the article below. Thank you Mr….

Environmental issues and green products are hot topics in this day and age. Protecting our planet is not only the “hip” thing to do but it’s the right thing to do. It is every vendor, manufacturer and businessperson’s obligation to understand…

I haven’t posted a blog for a couple months, and it is because I have been busier than ever! Whoever says the economy is slow right now is probably in the wrong business, or looking in the wrong places for…

Many times people don’t get small jobs done (i.e. driveway additions, patio extentions, small slabs, etc) because of the high minimum costs that contractors charge for these types of jobs. However, a home owner I just worked with came up…

We are experiencing unprecedented cold weather in the Carolinas, and it seems like I am getting into conversations with clients and collegues almost daily about some of the specifics of cold weather concrete operations. I thought I would address a…

One fun thing about being in the concrete business is that I never know what the next job is going to be. For example, just in the past month (September-October) I have done an array of jobs all over the…

Finally after years of fighting off the old “Do you have a website” question I have given in and created this site for my clients, past and potential. I have had a GREAT run here in the greater Charlotte area,…